Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant Jesus, so defend us and all the needy from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our …
Prayer of the Day O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant Jesus, so defend us and all the needy from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our …
People of Hope, I must confess. I love the trappings of Christmas. True story: All the hours I am not in the church office/visiting someone/talking on the phone, about 90%, of the time I am listening to Christmas music. Bing …
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to …
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with …
People of Hope: Next Wednesday, December 14 at 7 pm, we gather in the sanctuary for the annual Blue Christmas service. Though Christmas is often seen as a sparkly, joyous time of the year—and it is for some, this most …
Prayer of the Day Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming, that, transformed by grace, we may walk in your way; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, …
People of Hope, During mid-week Advent worship, we are reading the Advent stories of Mary and Joseph. The coming of Jesus was not an historical nor a merely theological event for them. Mary’s pregnancy, with its accompanying dreams and visions, …
Prayer of the Day Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming nurture our growth as people of repentance and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and …
Each week during Advent, we will identify the theme of the week’s scripture readings. This week: VIGILANCE!
Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection save us from the threatening dangers of our sins, and enlighten our walk in the way of your salvation, for you live and reign …
Prayer of the Day O God, our true life, to serve you is freedom, and to know you is unending joy. We worship you, we glorify you, we give thanks to you for your great glory. Abide with us, reign …
Pastor Sarah Stadler is joining Esperanza on November 15th to help us during our time of transition as we seek a new pastor for our community. She is already acquainted with us because of our assistance with the homeless outreach …